Philippines | Tour Code: 12321
Discover the Puerto Princesa's surreal underground river and El Nido's magnificent lagoons and popularity for island hopping.
Highlights
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Stay at the 2021 Travelers' Choice Awardee by Tripadvisor, the Astoria Palawan
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Stay at Seda Lio, the first fully sustainable resort in the Philippines that offers the best in luxury and relaxation.
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Be amaze and visit the one of the new 7 wonders of nature, the Puerto Princesa Underground River
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Swim or kayak at the famous Big Lagoon, one of the most visited places in Palawan
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This holiday package is carefully designed by our team to give you complete Peace of Mind, with access to trusted local partners and expert support at your destination.
Overview
Palawan is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. The island has so much to offer, including Puerto Princesa's surreal underground river and Honda Bay and El Nido's magnificent lagoons and popularity for island hopping like Helicopter Island, Cadlao Lagoon, Hidden Beach, Small Lagoon, and Big Lagoon.
Inclusions
- Return Economy Class Airfares with Philippine Airlines to Manila ex Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne
- 4 Nights at Astoria Resort Palawan in a Superior Room - ★★★★★
- 3 Nights at Seda Lio in a Deluxe Forest - ★★★★★
- One way flight Manila - Puerto Princesa
- One way flight El Nido - Manila
- Arrival Private Transfer from airport to Astoria Resort
- Departure shared transfer from Seda Lio to El Nido Airport
- One way Private Van Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
- Daily Breakfast at the Hotel
- Shared Underground River Tour with lunch
- Shared El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with lunch
Itinerary
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you will have an internal flight to Puerto Princesa that will take around an hour and 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Puerto Princesa International Airport, our representative will welcome and escort you to your transfer to Astoria Palawan. Check in at the hotel and prepare yourself for tomorrow's adventure.
Overnight stay at Astoria Palawan in a Superior Room.
Spend your morning eating a hearty meal to give yourself plenty of energy for the excursion that is part of your package.
A representative will have you picked up from your hotel at 06:30am, and you will travel to Sabang Wharf, which is approximately 2 hours away. Upon arrival, tour registration will start along with light snacks.
After that, take a ride on the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) Central Park and take in the magnificent limestone karst landscape. The region is home to some of Asia's most significant forests and a complete "mountain-to-sea" ecology. Admire the interior's stunning natural rock formations. Enjoy a paddled boat tour inside the cave, which will take approximately 45 minutes. Be astounded to find numerous stalactites and stalagmites that create humorous types of images.
After the tour inside the cave, ride in your respective motorized boat & transfer back to Sabang Wharf. A buffet lunch awaits and is ready to be served at the local restaurant. Spend some free time exploring Sitio Sabang. Then back at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Astoria Palawan in a Superior Room.
Spend the day with breakfast, take advantage of the hotel's amenities for the remainder of your stay and explore Puerto Princesa on your own. You may check these options for your trip.
You may add Puerto Princesa City Tour to your list. Tour around town visiting Bakers Hill and the Iwahig Penal Colony. You can also visit the sanctuary of the Philippine Crocodile, the Crocodile Farming Institute. Also, the Mitra's Ranch, where you can see the panoramic view of the famous Honda Bay Islands. Other destinations can be included in this tour are the Binuatan Weaving Center, Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral, Plaza Cuartel, and Puerto Princesa City Baywalk.
The Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour, a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts and environment lovers, is another fascinating tour you might want to add to your list. Enjoy strolling along the beach as you explore Cowrie Island, Luli Island, and Starfish Island on this excursion.
Back at the hotel and overnight stay at Astoria Palawan in a Superior Room.
Enjoy a relaxing morning with breakfast at the hotel. A representative will help you during the roughly 5 to 6 hours land travel from Puerto Princesa to El Nido.
Once you arrive, a representative from our company will help you check in at the Seda Lio hotel.
Stay the night at Seda Lio in a Deluxe Forest.
Breakfast is served at the hotel and prepares for the day as you explore the famous islands in El Nido.
After picking you up from your accommodation, our representative will take you to the islands that is part of your tour. Bring sunscreen with you for protection. During this journey, a mask and snorkel are also provided. The Big Lagoon is the first destination, and one of the islands, including Zimisu Beach, Secret Lagoon, 7 Commando Beach, or Payong-Payong Island, is where you'll have lunch.
Tour ends in approximately 6-7 hours. Return to town and have dinner at a local restaurant.
Back at Seda Lio in a Deluxe Forest for the night.
Spend your final full day at El Nido exploring the area, visiting the city, or signing up for additional tours. You may check out these activities for your reference.
You might wish to think about the Island Hopping Tour C. Most likely, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Matinloc Beach and Helicopter Island. You can take your lunch on one of the islands, either Hidden Beach or Secret Beach.
The tour comes to a close after about 6–7 hours. Come back to the city and eat dinner at a local restaurant.
After returning to the hotel, spend the night at Seda Lio in a Deluxe Forest.
Before packing your things and checking out, enjoy breakfast and feel free to utilize the hotel's services one more time. The hotel staff will drive you back to Lio Airport to take flight back to Manila.
Additional Information
FROM price reflects the lowest available price within the advertised travel period (e.g. April to October). Pricing varies depending on travel dates, availability and demand, and may not be available on all departures. Higher pricing applies during peak and shoulder periods. Final pricing is confirmed at the time of enquiry or booking. Please refer to Pricing & Price Conditions for full details, including inclusions, exclusions and other conditions.
